Allan Ansell (from left) plays the part
of Scrooge'ÂÂs nephew Fred, Justin Lazenby is Marley, and Alyson
Teachout is Bogle in a scene from the Nutz-n-Boltz Theater Company's
production of "ÂÂJacob Marley'ÂÂs Christmas Carol.ÂÂKelly Lazenby

Light the Night Holiday Light Show: Holiday light show
features new video-projection-mapping technology that creates illusions with
light and video mapping that can make you feel like you're in the middle of a
shaken snow globe or believe a stationary car is traveling at 100 mph. 5-10 p.m.
Thu-Mon, Dec. 13-17. Clackamas County Event Center, 694 N.E. Fourth Ave.;
$8-$10, free ages 3 and younger; http://LighttheNightOregon.com or
503-266-4600

Santa and the Mack: The sixth annual event features a 1947
Mack fire engine pulling Santa on his sleigh throughout Gladstone. He
will listen to children's wishes and collect unwrapped toys and
nonperishable food for the Gladstone Fire Toy and Joy program and the
Gladstone Food Bank. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wed-Sat, Dec. 19-22. Patrick McMahon at 1947mack@gmail.com

A variety of Italian import wines are available at Bar Marzoca, a new addition to Riccardo's Ristorante.Riccardo's Ristorante

Ribbon Cutting for New Bar: Riccardo and Georgette Spaccarelli, who opened Riccardo's Ristorante at
16035 S.W. Boones Ferry Road in 1980, added an Italian wine and espresso
bar to their menu.

The Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the opening of Bar Marzocca with a ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. Thursday.

"Across
the parking lot from Riccardo's Ristorante we have Café Marzocca and
Vin Italy," said general manager Shane Tiderman in an email. "The Café
has been serving up true Italian coffee beverages for over 12 years, and
Vin Italy is the home of our retail Italian wine shop with over 200
different Italian imports. We are finally closing the gap to a true
Italian bar with Bar Marzocca."

The bar will be open in the
morning for cappuccino's, espresso, panini and pastry with an afternoon
transition to wine and piattin (appetizers and tapas). The wine and food
menus will change with the seasons and local availability.

Riccardo's Ristorante

"And when the spring and summer weather come around, we will add an
Italian-style street-side patio to embrace the sun," Tiderman added.

Bar
Marzocca will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. – with a happy hour wine
and tapas menu available from 4 to 8 p.m. – Monday through Saturday.

Learning How to Use Your iPhone/iPad: Learn how to
navigate the world of social networking using Facebook. Registration
required. Weekly 10-11:30 a.m. Fri, Dec. 7-14. Lake Oswego Adult
Community Center, 505 G Ave., Lake Oswego; $16-$24 series; www.ci.oswego.or.us or 503-635-3758

Hidden in Plain Sight: A Solutions Forum on 50-plus Hunger in Oregon:
Be part of the solution to end hunger among Oregonians who are 50 and
older. Sponsored by AARP, city of Lake Oswego, Clackamas County Health,
Housing and Human Services, Elders in Action, Impact NW, Oregon Food
Bank and Partners for a Hunger-free Oregon. 8 a.m.-noon Tue, Dec. 11.
West End Building, 4101 Kruse Way, Lake Oswego; free; www.ci.oswego.or.us or 503-635-3758For kids

Penny Walter and her puppet, Robin, are regulars on the entertainment circuit. Catch Penny's show at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. July 9 and 11 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. July 10 in the Birdcage Theatre at Meinig Park.Penny's Puppet Productions

Super Smash Bro Tourney: Ages 11-17 invited to come and
show what their Pokemon is made out of in the bracketed tournament with
first, second and third place prizes. Sign ups held from 4-5 p.m. In
Teen Lounge. 4-8 p.m. Fri, Dec. 21. West End Building, 4101 Kruse Way,
Lake Oswego; free; www.ci.oswego.or.us or 503-635-3758

Holiday events

Lakewood Center for the Arts

"The Peppermint Bear": Lakewood's Holiday
Magic Breakfast Theater production offers an interactive story for ages
3-12.
Early performance includes a continental breakfast. Weekly 9 and 11 a.m.
Sat, through Dec. 22. Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State St.;
$12-$14; www.lakewood-center.org or
503-635-3901

Christmas Ships Parade:
Up to 60 decorated boats, 14 to 65 feet long, make up the two fleets. The 58th
annual parade departs from RiverPlace Marina and is expected to arrive at the
park between 6:15-6:30 p.m. Sat, Dec. 15. Event is dependent upon weather and
river conditions. Visit website for updates and other details. George Rogers
Park shelter, corner of Ladd and South State streets; free; www.christmasships.org

A Season of Wonder: The 60-voice
West Linn Community Chorus presents its holiday concert with songs from
the Broadway musical "Elf," "Polar Express," a medley of songs from
"White Christmas," new arrangements of familiar carols and a rousing
number for Hanukkah. 7 p.m. Sat, 3 p.m. Sun, Dec. 15-16. Our Savior's
Lutheran Church, 15751 Quarry Road, Lake Oswego; $6-$12; 503-635-4563

Holiday Double Feature: "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" will be performed
by the Chorelaires under the direction of Erika Lockwood; and "Winnie the Pooh:
A Christmas Tail" will be performed by the Rex Putnam High School drama
department under the direction of Kelley Marchant. 7-8:30 p.m. Thu-Sat, Dec.
6-8. Rex Putnam High School auditorium, 4950 S.E. Roethe Road; $8 adults, $6
students; www.nclack.k12.or.us or
503-353-5872

Winter Solstice Bonfire and Christmas Ships: Watch the ships
cruise by on the Willamette River (5:30 p.m.), enjoy entertainment by the
Dickens Carolers (4:45-5:45 p.m.) and purchase hot cocoa, coffee, hot dogs and
desserts sold by neighborhood groups while warming by the bonfire (4-6 p.m.).
4-6 p.m. Sat, Dec. 15. Jefferson Street Boat Ramp, at the west end of Southeast
Jefferson Street; free admission; free parking available in downtown
Milwaukie; www.ci.milwaukie.or.us or
Beth Ragel at 503-786-7568 or ragelb@ci.milwaukie.or.usChristmas Concert and Dance: The Jim Beatty Jazz Band
performs at the annual event hosted by the Portland Dixieland Jazz
Society. Features a no-host full bar and food, as well as a large
hardwood dance floor. 1-5 p.m. Sun, Dec. 16. Milwaukie Elks Lodge, 13121
S.E. McLoughlin Blvd., Milwaukie; $10; www.pdxdixiejazz.com or 503-513-0240

The Jim Beatty Jazz Band will perform at the annual Christmas Concert and Dance Dec. 16 at the Milwaukie Elks Lodge.Portland Dixieland Jazz Society

MOLALLA SingingChristmas Tree: The 18th annual concert will be held at 7 p.m. Thu-Fri, Dec. 13-14, and 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sun, Dec. 15 in the Molalla High
School auditorium, 357 Francis St.

The popular event features holiday-themed music
sung by the Molalla High School chorale, concert choir and Socialaires jazz
choir; Molalla River Middle School choir; Molalla High School alumni choir;
Molalla Community Choir; Clarkes Elementary School children's choir (Dec. 14-15)
and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints children's choir (Dec. 16).

Tickets are $10 at the door, or $8 in advance. The show
traditionally sells out quickly, so choral director Tim Friesen
recommends that folks buy them in advance at the high school or at
Cutter's Hi-School Pharmacy, 103 Robbins St.

You can also mail a
check to the school (Attn: Tim Friesen, Molalla High School, 357
Francis St., Molalla, OR 97038) and pick them up at the Will Call
window.

"The Homecoming: A Christmas Story": The Oregon City High School Theatre
Arts Department presents the play that is based on Earl Hamner Jr's novel "The
Homecoming: a novel from Spencer's Mountain." His story also was the basis for
the television show "The Waltons." 7:30 p.m. Wed-Sat, Dec. 12-15. Oregon City
High School, 19761 S. Beavercreek Road; $8; www.ochs.orecity.k12.or.us or
503-785-8900

Lighting of Maddax Woods: Take a stroll down a
lighted accessible path through the woods and to a viewing platform on the
Willamette River. Walk open 4-9 p.m. daily, through Dec. 31. Maddax Woods, 5785
River St.; free; 503-722-2137

Traditional Historic Holiday Celebrations will be held Sat,
Dec. 8, on Willamette Falls Drive. For details and registration, call West Linn
Parks and Recreation at 503-557-4700 or visit www.westlinnoregon.gov. Visitors are
encouraged to bring donations of nonperishable food and new unwrapped toys for
the West Linn Food Pantry.

Events include:

Ugly Holiday Sweater Dash: The third annual one-mile
run/walk for people and their pets (on leashes) begins at 9:30 a.m. at
Cooperstown Pub and Grill, 1817 Willamette Falls Drive. Cost is $15 for adults,
$10 for children, or $40 for two adults and two children, plus $5 for each
additional child. The fee includes breakfast.

The Magic on
Main Street Parade kicks off at 10 a.m. at 10th Street and Upper Willamette
Falls Drive. Afterward, visit with Santa and dine on cookies, hot cocoa and
cider at the Willamette Fire Station.

A holiday tree-lighting, carolers and
carriage rides through the historic Willamette neighborhood start at 5 p.m.

Gingerbread House Workshop: Ages 6-13 learn how to bake
gingerbread and decorate a gingerbread house, and make some dough to
make their own house at home. Then create holiday cards to share with
family and friends. Registration required. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat, Dec. 8.
Luscher Farm, 125 Rosemont Road, West Linn; $40-$45; 503-675-2549

Nicholas Katko checks out the inside of a police car during last year's Santa's Brunch in West Linn.Moms Club of West Linn

Santa Brunch: The 10th annual fundraiser features a brunch buffet,
peppermint shakes, music performances, professional photo opportunities with
Santa, cookie decorating, gingerbread house creation, crafts, face and nail
painting, a chance to sit in a police car and a fire truck, and a silent
auction. Hosted by the Moms Club of West Linn. Proceeds benefit Clackamas
Women's Services. Reservations recommended. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun, Dec. 9.
Oregon Golf Club, 25700 S.W. Pete's Mountain Road; $12, or $10 in advance or
free for ages 2 and younger; www.momsclubofwestlinn.org or Nina
Press, 503-970-6652 or npress9@comcast.net